CITI 1.4i FFZ gearbox whine
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CITI 1.4i FFZ gearbox whine
Hi guys. Is it normal for a FFZ gearbox on a CITI 1.4i to whine? I bought the car about a month ago and the noise is starting to drive me nuts.
It starts from around 70km/h and carries on to around 85km/h and only happens when coasting or when trying to maintain a constant speed. It doesn't matter which gear I'm in. Could it be a worn ring or pinion gear?
I'm thinking of buying a new gearbox but just want to make sure if it is normal or not. I have replaced the oil with castrol syntrans 75W90 but it is still the same Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
It starts from around 70km/h and carries on to around 85km/h and only happens when coasting or when trying to maintain a constant speed. It doesn't matter which gear I'm in. Could it be a worn ring or pinion gear?
I'm thinking of buying a new gearbox but just want to make sure if it is normal or not. I have replaced the oil with castrol syntrans 75W90 but it is still the same Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: CITI 1.4i FFZ gearbox whine
Not normal no
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Re: CITI 1.4i FFZ gearbox whine
Definitely issue with final drive and its bearings. Replacement or have your box opened and repaired. Replacement might be cheaper.
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Thanks for the replies guys. I am going to try to source a new gearbox. Apparently VW SA don't sell them anymore so will have to look elsewhere.
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Re: CITI 1.4i FFZ gearbox whine
GW was still selling about a year ago. If they can’t help, only place then is the engine / gearbox importers.
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If it's a whining noise from the passenger side and you're married, try taking a drive alone and see if the noise goes away
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If you are in the west rand contact Riaan and he will fix it for a good price 0764960995
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Re: CITI 1.4i FFZ gearbox whine
Hahaha good one! Not married (thank god), so definitely gearbox. Managed to get a brand new box from Japan Auto. Just awaiting delivery now. Thanks for all the replies and help guys, much appreciated.
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Oh I almost forgot, what would be the best oil to put in the new box? Would Castol Syntrans be ok? I didn't see anything about EP on the bottle when I bought some for the old box... I'm dumb when it comes to gearbox oils.. What would you guys recommend? Thanks!
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Care to share the price with us?Werner Viviers wrote: ↑Wed Jul 04, 2018 7:45 pm Hahaha good one! Not married (thank god), so definitely gearbox. Managed to get a brand new box from Japan Auto. Just awaiting delivery now. Thanks for all the replies and help guys, much appreciated.
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R8500 without exchange for now. I'm going to send them my old box once the new box is in as I use the car on a daily basis. They will refund me R1600 then.
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Close to same price GW Vereeniging quoted me for one when subtracting old box refund.Werner Viviers wrote: ↑Thu Jul 05, 2018 6:20 am R8500 without exchange for now. I'm going to send them my old box once the new box is in as I use the car on a daily basis. They will refund me R1600 then.
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Castrol bot402. Don't have expereince of syntrans
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Re: CITI 1.4i FFZ gearbox whine
Thanks Panic. I went to GW today and I ended up buying Liqui Moly fully synthetic 75w90 GL4+. Bought a new Sachs clutch as well. The centre hub where the gearbox splines goes into on the original clutch disc (LUK) is very loose, lots of side to side play, it's the first time I've seen that. The guy at GW told me that it is not normal. So I bought a Sachs kit for R1160.
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I finally finished fitting the new gearbox today and the whine is GONE! Feels like a new car again. Thanks everyone for the advice and info, much appreciated!
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Great stuff!!Werner Viviers wrote: ↑Sat Jul 14, 2018 3:30 pm I finally finished fitting the new gearbox today and the whine is GONE! Feels like a new car again. Thanks everyone for the advice and info, much appreciated!